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OPITO Rigging and Slinging Safety (3 days)

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Duration.
3 Days
Location.
EnerMech / Customers Premises
PPE.
Delegates are expected to provide their own PPE clothing
Tutors.
NVQ D32/D33/D34/A1 qualified
This course covers the duties and responsibilities of a Rigger under LOLER 98 and is designed to emphasise important areas of pre-use inspection, safe usage and correct after use cleaning and storage of lifting equipment.  
Hands-on practical work with guidance in Safe Rigging, Slinging Techniques and Lifting Procedures are an integral part of this course.  Risk Assessment and Method Statements are covered in detail.


The course is generally recognised as a requirement for all personnel involved in Rigging and Slinging for lifting.  

Training includes relevant information and guidance on:

•    Equipment inspection
•    Rigging loft usage,
•    Slinging techniques,
•    Portable lifting equipment,
•    Lifting accessories,
•    Risk Assessment procedures
•    Method statements

Course Length and Frequency

This is a three-day course – 1 day tutorial, 2 days practical.      
Courses are scheduled by demand.

Course Content

Initial Test Paper
(To give candidates and tutor an appreciation of candidate’s inherent knowledge of subject)

Legislation     

•    LOLER   
•    Health & Safety at Work
•    British Standards 7121 Part 1, 2 and 11
•    Directives
•    Company procedures
•    Permit to Work

Equipment Pre-use Inspectio

•    As carried out by a Competent Person
•    Inspection - intervals
•    Inspection & Testing    
•    Colour Code Systems (where used)
•    Safety Management Systems (LOLER)
•    Code of Practice for safe use of lifting equipment

Correct Use - Slings and Lifting Equipment

•    Methods of slinging
•    Variance of SWL i.e. choke hitch, basket     hitch etc.
•    Selections - effect of angles, use of charts
•    Multi-legged slings
•    Markings

Assessment of loads

•    Estimation of weight -  centre of gravity
•    Shock loading - its effects
•    Different types of lifting equipment, their functions and possible failings

Deck Awareness

•    Planning and Rigging Operations
•    Erection of lifting equipment
•    Correct slinging of loads etc.
•    Practical assessment

Workshops Area

•    (2 Days Practical carried out on Rigging Module)
•    Hand signals, slings, (wire rope & webbing) Lifting Gear, Chain Blocks, Tirfors etc.

Safe Slinging
Tutor / pupil queries / questions and discussions on the course topics covered

Final test paper
(All questions relate to subjects and equipment covered by the course)

We exercise a policy of equal opportunity in training.
All programmes run subject to satisfactory enrolment.  This information is issued without prejudice to the right of EnerMech Safety Training Consultants Ltd to make such modifications to the matters dealt with, as it considers necessary without prior notice.

Certification
An Enermech Certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.

 
 
Services
OPITO Approved